izzyfrizzybizzy's review against another edition
3.5
Wish he’d stayed alive long enough to finish Dubrovsky, that story slapped.
amalyndb's review against another edition
2.0
A so-so collection of stories. The stories themselves are not at fault, but the language is somewhat stilted - possibly another translation might yield a more pleasant reading experience, although it might be also the writing style of the original.
The Snowstorm and The Undertaker were the best of the bunch. The Negro of Peter the Great is noted as unfinished -- and is literally unfinished, stopping mid story, without resolution.
The Snowstorm and The Undertaker were the best of the bunch. The Negro of Peter the Great is noted as unfinished -- and is literally unfinished, stopping mid story, without resolution.
manglitter's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite books in the Russian literature and of Pushkin. I had a very good time with this book. It was romantic and captivating.
audreylee's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
velocitygirl14's review against another edition
4.0
It is a very good book in that it portrays Russian realism and was the first to do so. Pushkin's writing is amazing and he's very clear and evocative in his words. The descriptions of the home lives and the battle fields are amazing and I do recommend this book to anyone that wants to get some Russian literature started. His works are easier to get into and very accessible.
bibliocyclist's review
3.0
"Play interests me very much," said Hermann: "but I am not in the position to sacrifice the necessary in the hope of winning the superfluous."
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